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Contractors
What should I look for in a contractor to know I’m getting a quality installation?
How do I know which contractor to work with?
Cooking
What is an induction cooktop?
Will I need to upgrade my panel to get induction?
Is it possible to have a smart panel so I don’t need to upgrade my electric service?
How much more expensive is induction than a gas stove?
How does an electric oven work?
What is an induction range?
Why is induction better than an electric cooktop? They’re both electric.
Cost
Will installing electric appliances increase my monthly utility bills?
Is it expensive to electrify my home?
Are there any additional or hidden costs to electrification?
If I can only afford to make one change, which appliance would be best for me to swap out first?
Electric power grid
What happens if there is a power outage?
What happens when the power goes out?
Is there enough electricity for everyone to have all-electric homes?
Is the electrical grid able to handle electric homes?
Will connecting more appliances to the electric grid lead to more outages?
How can all-electric be supported by the current electric grid?
How reliable is the electricity grid?
Is there a backup heating source in case of power outages?
Can I cook on induction when the power is out?
Electrification basics
What does electrification have to do with clean energy?
Isn’t it better to just use less energy, instead of connecting more things to the electric grid?
Will connecting more appliances to the electric grid lead to more outages?
Will I need a panel upgrade if I electrify my home?
As a renter, how can I electrify?
How can I tell if I have gas or electric appliances?
What kind of appliances can be electrified?
Environment and climate change
What does electrification have to do with clean energy?
What is “clean” energy, anyway? How do I know if my electricity is clean?
I thought gas was “natural”. Doesn’t that mean the same thing as clean?
Should I be concerned about emissions from refrigerants in heat pump equipment?
Isn’t it better to just use less energy, instead of connecting more things to the grid?
Health and safety
How do indoor appliances impact our health?
Heat pump HVACs
Are the HVAC rebates only available for a new install or for a replacement?
Do the incentives only apply to certain HVAC systems?
Do heat pumps work in cold weather?
Will heat pumps make my bills go up?
Why do heat pumps cost more than a standard furnace or AC unit?
What heat pump options are available for my home?
I’ve heard heat pump make a lot of noise, is there a quieter option?
If heat pumps use refrigerant, how can they be environmentally friendly?
What is the efficiency difference between HP mini splits and HP HVAC units for residential homes?
At what square footage does it make sense to move from a mini-split to an HP HVAC for a single-family residence?
Heat pump water heaters
How much more expensive will it be to have an electric HPWH at purchase vs a gas appliance?
How efficient is a HPWH compared to a tankless electric water heater?
Incentives
What is the Inflation Reduction Act? How is it different from the IRA that’s an Individual Retirement Account?
How do I apply for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits?
What kinds of home energy rebates are available under the IRA?
What rebates are available under the HOMES program?
What rebates are available under the HEEHRA program?
What IRA rebates are available for tribal governments?
When can I apply for federal rebates from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)?
Can I combine Inflation Reduction Act incentives with state or local incentives?
Are there income limits for accessing Inflation Reduction Act benefits?
How long does it take for my rebate application to get approved?
How do I apply for rebates ?
Do you provide any incentives or help with the installation of solar panels?
How does the incentive process work?
How long are these incentives available? When will they run out?
I have additional questions about incentives. Is there someone I can contact directly?
Is there a rebate for switching from gas to electric fireplace?
How do I know if I qualify for a rebate?
Is there a rebate for the Nest thermostat?
Do I need to apply for a rebate prior to purchasing the appliance or after purchasing or installing it?
Can I stack incentives?
Is a triplex considered a single-family unit?
Other
If my house is all electric how do I bbq?
Can I still use my propane BBQ/fire pit/outdoor heat lamp?
Are electric fireplaces available? How do they work?
What is the process for changing a gas fireplace to electric?
What does “all-electric home” mean?
What kind of appliances can be electrified?
How can I tell if I have gas or electric appliances?
Is there any specific list of appliances I should or should not use in my electric home?
Will I need a panel upgrade if I electrify my home?
Will my home value decline or grow with all-electric?
What do I do if I want to sell and the buyer wants a gas stove?
As a renter, how can I electrify?
Performance
Aren’t electric stoves worse than gas stoves when it comes to performance?
Will a heat pump work as well as my central HVAC?
Will my heat pump or heat pump water heater still work when it’s cold outside?
Will my heat pump or heat pump water heater still work when it’s cold outside?
What is the difference between a gas stove, an electric coil stove, and an induction stove?
Is a tankless water heater the same thing as a heat pump water heater?